Software Engineer – Linux & Protocol Development (Security, Cloud & HighSpeed mobile Networks)

Software Engineer Linux & Protocol Development (Security Cloud & HighSpeed mobile Networks)

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Saab is looking for a technicallydriven engineer who thrives on handson software development and protocol implementation in Linuxbased environments and simulator testbeds. You will be a key contributor to our nextgeneration communication solutions bringing expertise in security cloud technologies computernetwork research and advanced communication architectures. A core focus of the position is to enable the integration of MANETbased topologycontrol protocols on custom hardware.

Your role

In this role you will develop and maintain Linux-based software and protocol stacks including security-focused components cloud-native services and VPN solutions certified for Top Secret environments. You will design implement and validate MANET topology control algorithms on specialized hardware platforms for directional data links and create robust routing solutions covering failover backup routes multicast and IPv6 support.

You will also explore and prototype emerging technologies such as virtualization blockchain-based trust models and secure cloud infrastructure to enable resilient communication systems. Collaboration is a key part of the role working cross-functionally with internal teams as well as external partners and research organizations.

In addition you will contribute to product development and participate in national and international R&D projects ensuring that solutions meet the highest security standards. You will play an active role in mentoring colleagues and sharing knowledge helping to foster a culture of continuous learning and you will document and disseminate technical insights to ensure best practices are shared across the organization.

Work location: Karlskrona

Your profile

You bring strong technical expertise and proven experience in software development and protocol implementation on Linux ideally within defence or aerospace environments. You have solid knowledge of cybersecurity and cloud platforms such as Kubernetes Docker and Azure/AWS and understand how they apply to communication systems.

You have hands-on experience designing routing solutions for high-speed airborne networks and UAV swarms including failover multicast and addition you are familiar with Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANET) topology control protocols and directional radio links.

You are comfortable working at the intersection of software and hardware collaborating closely with hardware engineers to tailor solutions for specialized platforms. You also have an interest in areas such as virtualization blockchain concepts and secure cloud infrastructure research.

As a person you are a strong communicator who thrives in multidisciplinary and multi-organization environments. You enjoy mentoring and supporting junior colleagues and actively share your knowledge and expertise.

You hold a PhD or equivalent in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Telecommunications or a related field. You are also able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance (Top Secret Sweden / UE Secret).

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.

Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.

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